Over half the planet’s population could be overweight and obese by 2035, according to a survey by the World Obesity Federation (WOF).
If prevention, treatment and support do not improve around the globe, then four billion people will be overweight in 12 years’ time, with half that number classed as obese, reports the World Obesity Atlas. The global economic impact of obesity will reach £3.61 trillion annually.
Children will be heavily affected, with rates expected to double among boys to 208 million obese, while 175 million girls are predicted to be classed in the same bracket.
